Academics
True or False: you can only change your major once
False.
How much is tuition each semester for this school year (2023 - 2024)?
$3,535
What other places on campus can a student receive tutoring regardless of their EOP status?
Writing center (L242), Math Learning Center, Tutoring Center(H201).
How many counselors are there and what are their names?
5: Ms. Martinez, Ms. Lyons, Ms. Santana, Ms. Scarbrough
When is registration? Do you register before or after advising?
November 15, register after advising
How many schools are there in OW?
4;
School of Business
School of Education
School of Arts and Science
School of Professional Studies
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants are given by the government, and it does NOT have to be paid back later (PELL, TAP, SEOG), Loans are also given by the government, but you have to pay them back after college with interest but you also have the option to pay them while in school (UNSUB, SUB)
Where is pantry located?
Next to the EOP Office (K-100)
Out of all the EOP staff who has been with EOP for the longest?
Ms. Martinez
Who is the current president of OW?
President Timothy E. Sams
Old Westbury is very diverse in terms of majors, how many undergrad majors are degrees are offered here?
45 majors and degrees
When does FAFSA open this year?
December 2023
Scenario: A student used chat gpt to write their ethics of engagement essay, they received an email stating that their essay was plagiarized and they violated the academic integrity. This is the student’s first offense. What should be the recommended penalty? What is the maximum penalty?
Recommended Penalty: Failing grade on the specific assignment. Maximum Penalty: Failing grade for the specific course.
True or False: During their time in college everyone apart of the staff were EOP students when they were in college?
False
How many students live on campus (approximate) and what percentage of students are commuters?
600: 85% of students are commuters
When is the last opportunity to withdraw from a course without a professor's approval?
November 3rd 2023
Scenario: Student B is an EOP student who recently received an email from bursar stating that they have a balance remaining. In the previous semester, they did all their financial aid ALONE and they swear that they did it correctly. What should they do? What can they do better next time?
First thing they should do is contact Ms.Martinez. next time they should attend the financial aid workshop and no do the whole process alone.
This place on campus offers 1 on 1 writing assistance to help understand assignments, create strong thesis, organize essays to name a few.
The Writing Center
When is Ms. Martinez's walk-in hours?
Monday: 10am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2pm - 4pm
True or False: if you are a resident, you are not required to get a parking pass for your car?
False, everyone regardless of student or staff must have a parking pass. Guest however can get a guest pass for the day from UPD.
Scenario: A professor fails a student even thought the student completed the required course work. The student has been emailing the professor but the professor has not been responding. Who should the student contact first in this situation?
Contact the chair of academic department.
When should you start your financial aid?
Before, May 1 2024
List 3 offices on campus that offices students additional support services excluding EOP.
CSTEP, TRIO, Honors, OSSD, Success Center, First-Year Experience.
What does EOP stand for and what year was it created?
Educational Opportunity Program; 1967
Where was the university originally located? When was it moved to where it is now?
The university was first located in Oyster Bay and moved in 1971.